The Housing Executive can buy your home if you have been intimidated and no longer want to live in your home. This is known as the Scheme for the Purchase of Evacuated Dwellings, or SPED scheme.

• When can I apply to the scheme?
• What happens the house?
• Can I get any other help?

When can I apply to the scheme?

You can only apply for the Scheme for the purchase of evacuated dwellings (SPED) if:

• you own your home, and it is your main home
• the Chief Constable of the police has completed a form stating that it is unsafe for you to continue living in your home
• you would qualify as a full duty applicant if you apply as homeless

The Housing Executive can only purchase your home if the police confirm that if you stay in your accommodation you or a member of your family will be:

• at risk of death
• at risk of serious injury

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What happens the house?

The Housing Executive will carry out a valuation. Your house will then be bought at market value. Most houses bought under the scheme are resold by the Housing Executive on the open market, however, some may be kept by the Housing Executive for new tenants.

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Can I get any other help?

You may also be able to get financial help from the Housing Executive or the social security agency if you have been intimidated. If you don't want to sell your home, you may be able to get help to repair it or make it more safe.